Big lumps of crabmeat are the secret to Rachael Ray's twist on pasta carbonara; crab, celery, lemon and sherry create a bright flavor that balances rich, creamy egg yolks, fatty pancetta and sharp cheese in her carbonara with crab.
The great thing about Rachael Ray's 3-Salad Chef's Salad Plate is that there's no need to pick a favorite, because each of the salads has a unique flavor; it contains sour cream and horseradish, cayenne and pickle relish, and mustard and capers.
Rachael throws together a quick salt and pepper shrimp appetizer; her 3-cup chicken with rice is a riff on the 3-cup meals that everyone is trying, proving that there are as many recipes out there as there are cooks that make it.
Rachael turns up the flavor on a steakhouse staple with her Sichuan steak au poivre with scallion mashed potatoes, which uses both Sichuan and traditional black peppercorns; her side of creamy mashed potatoes rounds out the steakhouse-inspired meal.
Rachael prepares her recipe, Chicken Curry in a Hurry with Basmati; she seizes the opportunity to experiment with curry flavor by making her own spice blend instead of using a store-bought one.
Rachael Ray's Barbecue Chicken Pan Pizza is a mix of salty, sweet, tangy and sharp; she bakes the pizza dough in cast iron until it's crispy and tops it with barbecue chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheese and finishes it off with a drizzle of honey.
Rachael Ray gives cheesy chicken enchiladas a makeover by transforming them into a quick and easy Mexican Lasagna Suiza; she blends tomatillos with two cheeses, crema and layers of tortillas to create a golden, bubbly weeknight dinner.
Rachael believes that salads shouldn't be limited to small bowls and sidelines, so she makes a huge Buffalo Chicken and Blue Ranch Statement Salad that's perfect for a dinner party or a big game night.
For fans of Indian takeout or home cooks looking for a recipe, Rachael's beef pepper fry with Indian-style pepper steak will become a favorite; the secret to its Indian-style flavor is a mixture of warm, earthy spices with bright vegetables.
Rachael Ray's roasted meatballs with garlic bread taste just like Grandma used to make, but they come together in just 30 minutes; Rachael adds crusty, buttery garlic bread for an unbeatable home-cooked meal.
Rachael Ray chooses two ingredients to star in her quick pasta dish, spaghetti with bacon and chard; smoky bacon flavors a sharp pecorino cheese sauce that coats swirls of spaghetti and earthy greens, making this dish a decadent way to eat veggies.
Rachael's dish is a spicy change from the everyday; ground chicken and smashed chickpeas are loaded with jalapeno, spices and a hefty kick of sriracha; Rachael adds cool, creamy yogurt and zesty lime to complement the heat of this hearty dish.
In only 30 minutes, Rachael Ray makes her recipe of shawarma burgers with tahini-yogurt sauce to rival any Mediterranean restaurant; her lamb patty is sandwiched with yogurt sauce and a mixture of toppings and fresh herbs.
Rachael Ray gives comfort food a kick with her BGT: Bacon, Guacamole and Tomato with Chips and Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers; the jalapeños stuffed with cheese and chorizo contrast with cool, smoky guacamole packed with crispy bacon and citrus-y tomato.
Rachael tosses tilapia in a blend of spices, lightly fries it up and layers it with fresh pico de gallo; hints of jalapeño throughout this meal create a powerful fusion of flavors.
Rachael Ray makes dijon-tarragon chicken, mashed potatoes with brie or camembert and rainbow chard with bacon and leeks.
Rachael Ray's gourmet meal starts with bruschetta with ricotta and walnuts as well as a refreshing escarole salad with fennel; she saves room for the starring dish, sweet and spicy beef and sausage ragu with fusilli.
The secret to Rachael Ray's Japanese-style skewers is the thick, sweet and savory sauce; she makes Chicken Yakitori, White Rice and Green Beans with Tofu and Sesame Sauce for a fast meal that pleases all ages.
Rachael Ray makes a quick and easy fish recipe; her crispy, golden, battered fishwiches pair perfectly with creamy yogurt tartar sauce.
Rachael Ray's French dip cheeseburgers on brioche rolls use the elements of French onion soup to take a cheeseburger to the next level.
Rachael Ray's spin on the classic meat-and-potatoes dinner; she makes Sliced Steak with Rosemary, Meaty Mushrooms with Marsala and crispy Waffle Fries with Gorgonzola Sauce.
Rachael Ray's zucchini pepperoni pan pizza has a secret; the crispy, homemade pizza packs a lot of flavor, though, thanks to smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and a drizzle of hot honey; Rachael pairs her pizza with vegetable antipasti salad.
The divine combination of flavors in Rachael Ray's crazy szechuan beef and messy corn with shishito packs a punch with every bite; the secret to this favorite is the ground szechuan peppercorns blended with turmeric and sweet rice wine vinegar.